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Birds and mammals have ear canals, like you and I, although a tiny mouse hears a different range of sounds compared to an elephant because smaller ear bones pick up higher vibrations…

Many animals can hear sounds we can’t – it’s important for their survival.

Bats need to be able to hear a huge spectrum of sounds because they use sound to navigate in the dark. Even more impressive is the Wax Moth – this little guy can hear 150 times more than we can – but that’s because it’s main predator are bats – they need to stay one step ahead!

Even your pets have a different range of hearing to you. That’s why your dog might bark when it hears a dog whistle, which you and I can’t hear!

Hallux’s Hearing Helpdesk is now open and is answering all of your hearing questions!

Professor Hallux: The Human Body Podcast for Kids

Learn about the human body in this podcast - from brains and bones to ears and eyes!